Today, on the one-year anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, a bipartisan group of Georgia delegation members came together to pause and remember John Lewis’s commitment to service and cherish his indomitable legacy.
Senators Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA), as well as U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA, 1st), Sanford Bishop (D-GA, 2nd),… Read more »
This week, university presidents across the nation have urged Congressional support for a new bill led by Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, to authorize $100 million in additional, permanent funding for student scholarships at 1890 Land Grant HBCUs.
The statements follow a full Committee hearing last month featuring all nineteen 1890 HBCU… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) today announced that the 2021-2022 application process for students in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District seeking U.S. Service Academy nominations is now open.
“Each year, it is my distinct honor to nominate 13th District students to U.S. Military Academies. Their eagerness to serve our country by attending a military service academy makes me immensely… Read more »
Last week, national media outlets including Essence and Black Enterprise reported on a new bill unveiled by Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, to authorize $100 million in additional, permanent funding for student scholarships at 1890 Land Grant HBCUs.
The outlets’ reporting on the bill introduction follows a full Committee hearing last month… Read more »
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement after introducing legislation making the 1890s Land Grant African American Colleges and Universities' Student Scholarships program permanent with a $100 million increase:
“Just weeks ago, we in Congress heard directly from each of the 19 Presidents of the 1890 Land Grant African American Colleges and… Read more »
U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today voted to pass H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act, legislation to invest in roads, bridges, passenger and freight rail systems, transit safety, clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
“The INVEST Act is a critical… Read more »
U.S. Representatives David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Yvette Clarke (NY-9) today introduced a resolution recognizing July 2021 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that may increase a woman’s risk of experiencing complications during pregnancy. The resolution encourages the United States Congress to designate… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the below statement following House passage of the LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act, legislation he co-sponsored to ensure effective fair lending protections for LGBTQ credit applicants:
“Too often, when applying for a mortgage or other forms of credit,… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the below statement following House passage of the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act, legislation he supported which expands access to basic reproductive health care for women veterans:
“Choosing when, or if, to have a family is essential to women’s health and to their economic… Read more »
Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction against Black farmers in the ongoing Faust et al v. Vilsack et al case:
“I strongly support and thank Secretary Vilsack for standing up and… Read more »
